kokn

Chewong

Noun

kokn

  1. woman (female)
    • 1982, S. Howell, Chewong Myths and Legends:
      kokn ridwai : woman [female] porcupine

References

  • S. Howell, Society and Cosmos: Chewong of Peninsular Malaysia, page 50: They are now 'man' (tungkal) and 'woman' (kokn); in other words they have become adults with all the responsibilities that this entails.
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